King Range National Conservation Area

Category: Park

Address: 768 Shelter Cove Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589, USA

Phone: +17079865400

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Ken Merritt

Aug 13, 2022

It's totally amazing

jas dhillon

Aug 2, 2022

The King Range NCA is the only area along 35 miles of California’s north coast which is still pristine. The landscape is too rugged for highway or road building, hence the title California’s Lost Coast. Backpacking and hiking is the best way to enjoy the sunsets from the beaches with black sand. One must be careful of the rip currents and undertows. We had to wait several minutes to an hour so we can safely get through narrow passage. People actually get hurt and killed when caught in the current. Please use caution ⚠️ and be safe. Bear cans are mandatory for overnight camping, lastly be cautious of rattle snakes, almost stepped in one.

Damian Krass

Jul 14, 2022

Beautiful views!

Ken Tobias

Jul 9, 2022

This place is awesome! Only had time for a quick stop. Definitely want to come back. Tolkan campground looks great

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Questions & Answers

Is there a shooting range?

Isaac Isaac (Isaac Thomas) | Oct 2, 2018
Jolynn Roe | Oct 2, 2018

This is a great question they is a few areas that the locals go the Rock Quarry is one ask for Rob at the general store he is a Hunter like MOST of the Town is ... Hope I could help ✨😊

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Are the trees here comparable to those in the Redwoods ~100mi north?

Ed Bonessi | Oct 2, 2018
Fire Buff | Oct 2, 2018

Think King Range just has Douglas-fir, pine, madrone, and tanoak. Different geology than other coastal areas might be reason for lack of redwood trees.

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Are dogs allowed on the beach?

Breana Briones | Oct 2, 2019
LeWayne Wyman | Oct 2, 2019

I took my dog, and my friend had his dog on the beach. We also saw other people with their dogs on the beach. I imagine it is at your own risk since it is a big dangerous world out there. You may encounter high tide, or other types of wild animals.

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Is camping free

Alyssa Robertson | Oct 2, 2019
Michael Siraj-Eldin | Oct 2, 2019

You may disperse camp for free on blm land but not on the lct or at designated campgrounds($8). To camp overnight on the lct you must obtain a permit through rec.gov($6)

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Are horses allowed

Leslie Prevost | Oct 2, 2018
Christine A Bennett | Oct 2, 2018

No.

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